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𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙, 𝙎𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙀𝙭𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙪𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚 (and on your own terms). Most people get into entrepreneurship to find "freedom" (financial, time, etc). But, they quickly get trapped inside their businesses, lacking 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, and 𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙚 realizing 👇 🥶 - You're alone making all the decisions 🫣 - Hiring is hard and getting everyone in right seats takes work 😱 - You can't scale without systems, playbooks, and delegation 🫠 - Without sales, the business melts As a husband of 20+ years, father of three, and middle basketball coach, my professional focus centers on helping founders at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey 👇: 1️⃣ 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀: I partner with founders to take their ideas from concept to market, ensuring they build scalable, sustainable businesses with strong brands and teams. Think of me as a Business Development minded Co-Founder, Strategy Advisor, or Mentor. 2️⃣ 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: I help seasoned business owners scale their business and prepare their companies for successful exits by applying proven strategies that maximize value and preserve legacies. I help you get ready to exit AND then EXIT with purpose - when you're ready. 3️⃣ 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟱𝗣 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: Purpose, People, Partnerships, Processes, and Profit. I believe these are the cornerstones of business success, and I help entrepreneurs leverage them to achieve freedom and fulfillment. 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗲 👇 I'm a business development-focused entrepreneur with a passion for launching, building, and scaling businesses. I’ve led three (3) startups to multi-sector exits and helped multiple founders transition their businesses to a successful exit. With over 17 years of entrepreneurship and 20+ years in business, I’ve learned that growth comes from challenges, and success is built on these principles: 👉 Mindset matters 👉 Brand building is non-negotiable 👉 A great team is your strongest asset 👉 Embrace change—it’s inevitable 👉 Challenges are often rooted in time, money, or people 👉 Find your focus and execute with purpose Let's connect if I can help you on your entrepreneurial journey! 📧 Email: asmith@blacksmithventures.com 🔗 Social Media: @AndySmithLife 🔗 Website: https://linktr.ee/AndySmithSmith